The average train between Lyon and Austria takes 25h 15m and the fastest train takes 24h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Austria. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Lyon and Austria. The earliest departure is at 11:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Austria at 8:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 25h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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24h 27m • 4 changes
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26h 5m • 4 changes
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24h 26m • 4 changes
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26h 5m • 4 changes
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24h 26m • 4 changes
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26h 5m • 4 changes
Want to know about travelling from Lyon to Austria? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Austria. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Austria station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 15m.
Lyon to Austria train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Austria train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Wien Westbahnhof station.
The distance between Lyon and Austria is 736.5 km. The road distance is 1,355 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Stephansplatz via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Wien Westbahnhof, and Westbahnhof in around 14h 2m.